Traveling Solo: Female Inspiration

I've been on several solo trips, and in almost every instance it's been an incredible opportunity to clear my head, indulge in introspection, and regain confidence and personal autonomy. However, I would be lying if I suggested there haven't been issues. Two that standout in my mind both happened when I was in my 20s. …

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Travel Tips: Packing

Now that autumn is making itself known, I'm starting to feel the effects of a summer that went by too quickly. Although I squeezed in a few fun summer day and weekend trips here and there, I didn't have time to do much extensive traveling due to numerous commitments. Some friends and family are beginning to head off …

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Travel Tips: Currency

I recently read an article on CNN.com with some tips on managing currency exchange when traveling in Europe. The author pointed out some excellent points for different methods of payment, which I can also comment on, namely: Cash. It's a good idea to have cash backup, in the currency of the country you're visiting, because it's accepted …

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